Far From Gringo Land review by SHurl_Mineola
Far from Gringo Land
by Edward Myers
Age Range - 12 and up
Genre - Fiction

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Age at time of review - 14
Reviewer's Location - Mineola, TX , United States
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The summer between your last year of high school and your first year of college can be filled with new experiences. But for Rick Dresner, it will become life-changing. Traversing the border between the United States and Mexico, this Colorado native immerses himself in a new culture while helping family friends, the Romeros, build a house. Unexpected challenges await him though. Cultural differences shock his brain and readers are engaged in pondering differences not usually thought of. For those looking for an eye-opening read or just a good book, this is one to be sure and pick up.

Opinion: 

This book really got me thinking. What are the differences between American culture and the cultures of other countries? It was quite a shocker for me, a pet-lover, to find out that animals are not kept as pets unless they perform services like being a watchdog. But despite the shocks, this book was an engaging read, drawing me farther and farther into Rick's trip to Mexico. I was satisfied with what I read and have learned a lot. I encourage all readers who are interested in foreign countries to give this book a look.

 

 

Rating:
4
Content Rating:

Content rating - nothing offensive
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